Ruth Kempisty (nee Howard)Ruth Kempisty (nee Howard) longtime resident, community volunteer and activist of Maspeth passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the age of 95 years. Beloved Wife of John Kempisty. Loving Moth...

Anthony F. McGrathAnthony F. McGrath passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the age of 79. Native of Rossport, County Mayo, Ireland. Beloved Husband of the late Mary B. McGrath (nee Donnelly). Loving Father of ...

Joseph A. MamoJoseph A. Mamo passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at the age of 86. Beloved Husband of the late Grace Mamo. Loving Father of Maria Mamo-Vacacela and Kathryn Schuh. Dear Brother of Anthony Ma...

Leo C. BethgeLeo C. Bethge of Middle Village passed away on October 20, 2013 at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of Alberta. Devoted father of Kenneth & Gerald loving father-in-Law of Carol & Theresa. ...

Helen FerranteHelen Ferrante passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at the age of 80. Beloved Wife of the late Joseph Ferrante. Loving Mother of Joann Ferrante, Joseph Ferrante and Maryann Handrinos and Mothe...

Sadie PrudentiSadie Prudenti passed away on Tuesday, October 01, 2013 at the age of 97. Beloved Wife of the late Peter Prudenti. Loving Mother of Anthony Prudenti, Margaret LaBozzetti, Annette Hansen and the lat...

Frank MacchiaruloFrank Macchiarulo passed away on Wednesday, October 02, 2013 at the age of 86. Beloved Husband of Dolores Macchiarulo. Loving Father of Carolann Russell and Michael Macchiarulo and Father-in-Law of...

James J. LynchJames J. Lynch passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013 at the age of 97. Formerly of Crosskeys, County Cavan, Ireland. Beloved Husband of Kathleen Lynch. Loving Father of James J. Lynch MD and Fa...

Marylynne LaBruscianoMarylynne LaBrusciano passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at the age of 66. Beloved Wife of the late Gerald P. LaBrusciano. Loving Mother of Michael & Julia Zack and Bryan Zack and Stepmothe...

Josephine GullottoJosephine Gullotto passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at the age of 82. Beloved Wife of the late Carmelo Gullotto. Loving Mother of Joseph Gullotto and Lucy Pavone and Mother-in-Law of Do...

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Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday became Nigeria's president elect after defeating Goodluck Jonathan in the first democratic change of power ever in Africa's most populous nation. Thousands spilled onto the streets of the north's biggest city, Kano, in celebration, shouting his campaign slogan "Sai Buhari" ("Only Buhari") as he took an unassailable lead with one state to declare. The election was hit by glitches to new voter technology and claims of irregularities, having been played out against a backdrop of fears of deadly Boko Haram violence and poll-related clashes. "This is the first democratic change ever in Nigeria," Anas Galadima told AFP, as thousands thronged the APC headquarters in the capital Abuja, dancing and banging drums.

The Florida-based company recently put its trainers and veterinarians on social media to respond to questions from the public amid a controversy over the orcas' lot in captivity. SeaWorld on Tuesday charged that PETA and other animal rights groups had "inundated" Twitter to try to disrupt its "#AskSeaWorld" initiative.

DETROIT (AP) — In a story March 27 about a 'Little Syria' exhibit going to Ellis Island, The Associated Press, due to incorrect information from the Arab American National Museum, erroneously reported the date the exhibit will open. It opens Oct. 1, 2016, not Oct. 1 of this year.